Canterbury Snow
Powder in the Forecast!
Powder Alarms updated 24 June 2026 09:29 NZST
Powder Alarms and Snow Storm Warnings have been issued for at least 5 ski areas including Craigieburn, Hanmer Springs, Mount Hutt, Mount Lyford and Porter Heights.
Where is there snow in Canterbury?
When will it snow in Canterbury?
The next notable snow forecast (for Craigieburn) is 4cm, expected on 24 June, with around 18cm forecast over the next 7 days.
Forecast updated : 24 Jun 2026 07:46 NZST
How much snow is there in Canterbury?
The deepest snow in Canterbury is in Mount Lyford which is reporting snow depths of 20cm on the upper slopes and 20cm lower down.
Snow report updated : 16 Jun 2026 07:31 NZST
When did it last snow in Canterbury?
We're sorry but we don't have a recent Snow Report from Canterbury.
Canterbury Ski Areas by Snow Depth
| Ski Resort Report | Valley | Depth Hi |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Lyford | 20cm | 20cm |
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See below for Snow Forecasts for all ski resorts in Canterbury.
Snow Forecasts for the Ski Areas of Canterbury
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Depth Hi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craigieburn | 16cm | 18cm | ||||||||
| Fox Peak | 9cm | 9cm | ||||||||
| Hanmer Springs | 18cm | 45cm | ||||||||
| Mount Cheeseman | 19cm | 20cm | ||||||||
| Mount Hutt | 20cm | 23cm | ||||||||
| Mount Lyford | 22cm | 53cm | 20cm | |||||||
| Porter Heights | 14cm | 16cm |